In early-1930s Germany, a passionate stage actor faces a dilemma: renounce his apolitical stance and comply with the Reich's doctrine, or face oblivion. But, Faustian bargains never end well. What is the price of success?
Directed byIstván Szabó
Written byPéter Dobai, István Szabó, Klaus Mann
CountryHungary, West Germany, Austria
Runtime145 min
On screen
Klaus Maria Brandauer
Ildikó Bánsági
Krystyna Janda